(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Johann P. D. Blaauw, South African Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy in aerial operations in the Korea in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Blaauw, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United Nations Forces in Korea.